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AUGUST 11, 2021

The new business model for trade shows is producing highly valuable, branded, multi-media content. online education) moved into our online competitive space during COVID and now realize they can use off-the-shelf software to produce events and compete for our traditional audiences. Francis Friedman.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows. They were administrative people or they were in content and education.

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MARCH 25, 2024

A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

June marks the launch of IBTM America and MPI World Education Congress, while October heralds the one-day Event Planner Expo and the famed IMEX America. Continuing our discussion, how do you plan to use virtual or augmented reality in your trade show? Educating stakeholders about the value and intricacies of events.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. Virtual trade shows don’t have to be lame – here’s how to make them better! (8-minute People ask us all the time about how to turn the trade show portion of their event virtual.

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APRIL 6, 2022

million convention attendees were hosted in Vegas since the return of trade shows in June 2021. Massari continued: “Over the last 12 months, Caesars Entertainment has proudly hosted many conferences at CAESARS FORUM, including PCMA Convening Leaders, Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress and Cvent Connect.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 13 and welcomed over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s not often that a business-event planner has a formal education and professional background in change management. After all, everyone differs in how they process information and communicate with others, especially in the high-stimulus atmosphere found at conferences and trade shows.

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MAY 13, 2022

Before we get into the formal education side, we have to acknowledge that event planners need to have a set of particular soft skills. However, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning through formal education. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

“But I think as we’re moving forward, we’re seeing 3D trade show platforms where you can have a virtual version of your stand and things like that. Which is getting slightly closer to what we’re used to in terms of a physical trade show.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

Trade Shows Are Looking Forward to a Tempered Boom. According to the year’s Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, the number of people attending trade shows is increasing, particularly in the B2B sector. Events for Higher Education: Time to Step Up. Overall, the industry grew by 2%. Click To Tweet.

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MAY 12, 2021

“We want to extend the content, conversation and the connections that happen at a physical show through the digital experience,” said Bauer. She was quick to point out that the platform won’t replicate a trade show in a digital space. The post The Road to IMEX: Firing Up the Buzz appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. All-Day Education. In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. Read More : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback. Bricklayer competition. A Sustainable Focus.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

After a postponed 2020 annual event for more than 700 people, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) brought its World Education Congress (WEC) back to Las Vegas this week with more than 1,200 people live for a series of firsts. See also : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. IMEX2022 dazzled with #sustainability #education from @EncoreGlobal_ , live #music and #Entertainment , space to decompress provided by @hduckworth and @CORTEvents , engagement, and of course, wonderful #Meetings industry #Professionals.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Create the Ultimate Trade Show Team. Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Educating your personnel about sustainable event practices also goes a long way. Click To Tweet.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 8, 2020

When it comes to trade show lead retrieval, lots of exhibitors have decided to exercise an abundance of caution and not initiate a strategy. For many trade show exhibitors, GDPR stands for “gosh-darned problematic regulation.” It throws a wrench in their trade show marketing routine.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. There’s a lot to see and do during The NAMM Show. That’s essential to the concept. And again, it helps attendees with scheduling.

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Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

Virtual trade shows are a fantastic forum to bring people together to discuss business, create new connections, and generate business. Swapping the show floor for a virtual space doesn’t need to be a headache, nor should it hinder your attendees’ expectations of a trade show, which is where this article comes in.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community.

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JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. The team was constantly asking, “Does that make sense?

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education.

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MAY 23, 2023

Out of multiple conversations and in-depth research, the task force passionately unveiled an educational tool to bring awareness of the DEI initiative to ESPA and the hospitality industry overall. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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JUNE 2, 2021

Many in Southern Nevada saw the return to higher leisure occupancy levels as practice for when conventions re-open the trade show doors this month. MPI’s World Education Congress will open at the new 550,000-square-foot CAESARS FORUM conference center the following week. Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe. Mike Massari.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. The parent gets the education they need, while the family enjoys what they want. — Same with their respective spouses. This is a win-win for all parties.

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MARCH 26, 2022

Destinations International and PCMA closed out the week with their co-produced Destination Showcase education and trade show event in an expo hall looking out over the Potomac featuring 90 destinations from across the country giving updates. Lifetime Achievement Educator Award went to dr. Eric D. The Power of Purpose.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

The gathering was equal parts hosted-buyer appointments, educational content, trade show and reunion. The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area. Lounges and restaurants will be on the show floor. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. People come to get education and place business,” she said.

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JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. This is a powerful lead generation tool at exhibitions and trade shows. Marketers can keep their audience engaged year-round by providing value in terms of networking, content, and education.

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AUGUST 18, 2018

They provide networking, education, professional development and so much more to their members. . We will learn more about that, and how the event educates its leaders, feedback and tactical advice from our pantel and so much more! IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

million attendees in order to learn how attendees engage at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences and to identify overlooked gaps and underutilized strategies for event organizers and exhibitors. At trade shows, a 10-percent increase in activation led to a 7-percent increase in engagement.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination. A virtual format will primarily work best for events focused on education and seminars while in-person conventions will work best for events that prioritize networking. . for convention business so far this year. .

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Three and a half months prior to my client’s largest annual trade show, we were notified that the San Diego Convention Center would be unable to host the program due to it being used as a temporary Emergency Intake Site. Used restaurant for education sessions.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Last Minute Registration Shuffle Lancey Cowen A recent Maritz study showed that 45% of attendees from 30 trade shows register within four weeks of the event date. Challenges with visa approvals, global economic conditions and attendee procrastination required creative planning on the part of the ARVO team.

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